The Maternity Services Liaison Committee aims to ensure we as unit take account of the views of women who use our services, and their families.
The MSLC is a dedicated committee of local representatives and health professionals which advises Kingston Hospital NHS Trust and NHS Kingston, who finance the local health services.
The aim is to ensure health professionals listen to and take account of the views and experiences of people who use the Maternity services. Kingston Hospital also uses these sessions to update on plans for the future for the Maternity Unit and update on any changes taking place to gain views and support.
The MSLC meets quarterley.
Who are the members?
The MSLC is chaired and run by user reps - other membership includes:
- Representatives from voluntary groups who support women throughout pregnancy and beyond, such as the National Childbirth Trust
- Local people who have had a baby or are having a baby, or doulas who support women through pregnancy.
- Representatives from NHS Kingston
- Health professionals from Kinsgton Hospital: Head of Midwifery, Midwives Consultant Obstetrician
- Management representatives from Kingston Hospital
What does the MSLC do?
The MSLC monitors the services that are being provided to women and recommends on changes and improvements. It acts as a channel for passing on the views of women who use the Kingston Maternity Unit to those who are responsible for providing them.
If you'd like to know more about these meetings - please read the minutes of the most recent meetings.